The Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights, led by Senator Wakili Hillary Sigei of Bomet, has begun deliberations on a major Conflict of Interest Bill (2023). The bill, introduced by National Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah, was passed by the National Assembly and sent to the Senate for further consideration.

The Government takes into consideration a mix of skills and competencies when making appointments for individuals to serve in the Boards of Sugar factories, a Cabinet Secretary has told Senate.

Mr Mithika Linturi, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, told the lawmakers that the recruitment of managing directors is guided by the approved human resource instruments of the respective sugar factories.